Annie
28 July 2026
Study Time: 4 minutes
Updated in July, Summer Vacation.
Finding budget-friendly dining options for families can be a challenge, but many pubs, cafes, and restaurants in the UK offer free or discounted meals for children. Here’s a comprehensive guide to where kids can eat free or reduced price in 2026.
Supermarket and In-store Restaurants
Morrisons Cafes
- Children eat free at Morrisons cafes with adult meal purchases (£5 or more).
- Offer applies to children under 16 years of age.
Feed a Family for £15
New half off offer, TWO children eat free when deal is stacked 2 for £15 adult meal gift. Get two meals for adults and two drinks for £15, and two children eat free. Available after 12pm.
Dunelm Pausa Cafés
- Kids eat free when an adult spends the minimum £4 at the Pausa restaurant. Includes a main, a drink, and two snacks.
IKEA restaurants
- Ikea can be relied upon to have affordable options, such as children’s pasta with tomato sauce and a drink 95 p.
- Meals for other children are available £1.95. Additional deals are available with the free IKEA Family card, such as free tea or coffee.
- The offer is available daily from 11 AM.
Family Friendly Pubs
Brewers Fayre, Table Table & Whitbread Inns
- Unlimited breakfast: Up to two children eat free with all adults breakfast (£10.99).
- The offer is available every day.
The Hungry Horse
- Baby food £1 every Monday – but in half, this is extended every day 13th October – 31st October.
- Food for big kids £1.50.
- Two children can eat each full paying adult.
Sizzling Pubs
- The main food for children £1 Monday-Friday (3 PM – 7 PM).
- The donation goes to 12 PM – 7 PM during school holidays.
Restaurants that offer children’s meals
Cafe Rouge
Children eat free 1pm – 4pm daily.
Requires the purchase of an adult head.
Franco Manca
Free pizza for kids and all main meal purchases for adults.
Monday – Thursday. Check the details and locations on the website.
Bella Italia
- Children eat £1 Sunday–Wednesday (4 PM – 6 PM).
- Children eat free all day Thursday.
- Including a a three-course meal with a drink (ages 2-11). Some places are not included, check before you go.
The Original Greek
- Free meals for children on Sundays with a £10 adult meal purchase.
- It includes a main, a drink, and a dessert (ice cream or sorbet).
- It applies to minors 12. Buy one adult meal each free for kids.
OK Diner
- Kids under 10 eat free all day, every day
- It is necessary to buy the main food of adults
- Some places are not included, check online before going
YO! Sushi
- Children eat free during school holidays.
- It requires a £10 is the minimum for adults.
- Offer includes a free Bento Box. Check the website before you go; dates are updated regularly just before the next school holiday dates.
TGI Fridays
- Kids eat free all day every day for Strokes reward members.
- It is obtained by buying the main food of adults.
- It includes dishes such as chicken burgers, hot dogs, and pasta.
Pizza restaurant
- £1 children’s buffet (unlimited pizza, pasta, and salad) every day until 3 P.M during the summer.
- It requires a £10 for adults.
A coconut tree
Unlimited Sundays: One child eats free for each full-paying adult.
Every Sunday, reservations are required.
Preto
Children up to 10 eat free. One per paying adult, valid after 4pm. Download the voucher and check the terms here.
Travel Related Dining Deals
Heathrow Airport Restaurants
- Children eat free at selected restaurants during school holidays. October holidays: 27th October – 3rd November. Christmas dates: 19th December – 5 January 2026.
- It requires a menu item for adults shopping.
Premier Inn
- Up to two children eat breakfast for free with a fully paying adult.
Travelodge
- Children 15 and under eat breakfast for free for a fully paying adult.
- Does not include ‘Breakfast To Go’ option.
2026 Specials
Burger King
From 23 July – 31 August, Burger King® UK is bringing back its Kids Eat Free offer, with a FREE King Jr.® Meal available with the purchase of a qualifying Adult Meal via the Burger King® UK app. This year, the offer also includes the Whopper® Jr. for the first time.
Free Beefeater Breakfast
- Children under 16 eat unlimited breakfast for free.
- Two children per paying adult.
Marco Pierre White’s best restaurants
- Children eat free during school holidays
- Excludes Saturdays after 6pm
- One free children’s meal (starter + main or main + dessert) with every adult ordering from the à la carte menu.
BrewDog
- Children under 13 eat free with adult meals 27th – 31st October (13th – 17th October in Scotland).
- Book in advance online using the code: CHILDREN EAT FREE.
Bill’s
Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Purezza
- Free pizza for children under 10 with food for adults.
- Offer valid all day, every day.
These offerings provide great opportunities for families to dine out without stretching their budgets. Availability and conditions may vary, so it’s best to check individual facilities before visiting. Enjoy your meal and happy savings!
If you or anyone know of any other places you’d like us to add then post them in the comments and we’ll check them out, or if not, if you’re a business send us an email at [email protected].
